CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS
Council Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025
A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Richard Tonini. The following people were present:
MAYOR
Richard J. Tonini
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bernie Bowling Councilmember Tim Holland
Councilmember Sarah Landes Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn Councilmember Amy Olson
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez Councilmember Jackie Vanetti
OTHER OFFICIALS
John Singler, St. Matthews City Attorney
Judi Kassebaum – St. Matthews City Clerk
Chief Barry Wilkerson – St. Matthews Police Department
OTHER ATTENDEES
Kate Leitner – Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Library
Gina Buendia – Resident
Mike Brown – Mayor, Woodlawn Park
Pam Rudd, Resident, Woodlawn Park
John Talbott – Bardenwerper Talbott & Roberts, PLLC
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was accomplished followed by the roll call vote of attendance. All council members were present.
PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS
Kate Leitner, Manager of the Eline/St. Matthews Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library gave the following report:
· Stephen King Book Discussion: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
· Afternoon Book Discussion: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
· Night Owls Book Discussion: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
· Movie Discussion Group: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
· Café LOUIE: St. Matthews: Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
· English Conversation Club: Every Week on Mondays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
· Cozy Writing Workshop: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
· D&D at the Library: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm· WAGS
– Read with a Dog: Monday, February 24, 2025, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
· Storytimes: Wednesdays 10:15 Baby & 11:15 Toddler; Thursdays 10:15 Preschool & 11:15 Family
Gina Buendia, a resident on Hillsboro Rd, supports public transportation by riding TARC several times a week. Last year she contacted TARC about putting a shelter at the Thierman Ln and Shelbyville Rd bus stop. TARC has agreed to put a shelter there after the City removes the bench and trash can currently there. The Mayor indicated he was unsure who owned the bench, but the City would be happy to remove both. Councilmember Holland suggested putting the trash can back after the shelter was installed. The city clerk will follow up with Ms. Buendia once the bench and trash can are removed.
PENDING BUSINESS
Ordinance 25-01 Franchise Agreement with Lumos Fiber of Kentucky
John Singler read Ordinance 25-01. Councilmember Hernandez asked if there were any changes since the original reading and if any other cities had rejected the agreement. There were no changes. Mr. Singler indicated that there was a little pushback because of the fiber cables going in the right of way, but in general the public was interested in seeing competition in the fiber cable market. Lumos was ready to start implementation in the Fairdale area.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nay to approve Ordinance 25-01 and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Flynn.
Upon Rollcall: (8-0) the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 25-02 4251 Westport Road Rezone
John Singler indicated the City had received the findings of Louisville Metro Planning Commission regarding the application to rezone 4251 Westport Rd. The Mayor said this would be an introduction of the ordinance without taking testimony at this meeting, but that those wanting to speak in favor of or opposition to the application would be allowed to do so at the second reading. The council has 90 days from January 16 to decide on the ordinance. The second reading is planned to be held when Planning and Zoning Officer Jack Ruf is off medical leave.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nay to approve the first reading of Ordinance 25-02 and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland.
Upon Rollcall: (8-0) the motion carried.
EXPENDITURES
Councilmember Nay made a motion to approve the expenditures listed and have checks drawn on the city’s treasury in the amount of $357,155.27. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flynn.
Upon Roll Call Vote: (8-0) the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Councilmember Olson reported the Ford Family has received the Outstanding Neighbor Award for February. Nominations are coming in for March’s award.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
There was no City Attorney’s report.
MAYOR’S REPORT
The Mayor brought some items for the council to consider as give-a-ways for the 75th Anniversary Celebration. He brought a lapel pin, coins, and a ribbon for consideration. The idea of new car stickers was also discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Holland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nay.
Upon Voice Vote: (8-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Tonini, Mayor
Judi Kassebaum, City Clerk
| February 11, 2025 | |||
| BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR DRAW WARRANTS on the City Treasury, | |||
| counter-signed by the City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk authorizing payment of the below listed invoices: | |||
| A+ Paper Shredding, Inc. | Police -Service Contract – Shredding | $83.60 | |
| All About You Heating and Air | Works -Repairs & Main. – Gilmore Hall | $560.00 | |
| Anderson’s Sales & Service | Works – Supplies & Materials | $882.89 | |
| AT&T | All – Telephone Service | $6,440.43 | |
| Auto Zone | Works – Supplies & Materials | $1,400.24 | |
| Charter Communications | IT – Service Contract | $219.98 | |
| Clark & Riggs | Admin. – Newsletters | $3,117.00 | |
| Corporate Warehouse Supply | Admin. – Office Supplies | $1,559.60 | |
| Cross Chrysler Jeep | Police – Vehicle Main. – Mechanical | $182.38 | |
| Entenmann-Rovin Co. | Police – Uniforms – Badges | $400.00 | |
| Enterprise Fleet Management | Police – Vehicle Leases | $13,835.82 | |
| E-Z Construction Company | Works – Capital Improvements – Trinity | $63,402.75 | |
| Great American Financial Services | Admin./Police – Service Contract Copies | $238.04 | |
| Great Lakes Drone Company | Admin. – Special Events-75th Anniversary | $5,000.00 | |
| HB Productions, LLC | Admin. – Special Events-75th Anniversary | $8,333.00 | |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | Works – Misc. & Trinity Project | $639.98 | |
| Home Depot Credit Services | Works – Supplies & Materials | $21.96 | |
| Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Ins. | All – Workers Comp. Installment | $12,315.99 | |
| Kentuck Shakespeare | Admin. – Program Support | $1,500.00 | |
| Leonard Brush & Chemical Co. | Works – Supplies & Materials | $91.03 | |
| LG&E | Works – Electric/Gas | $37,488.50 | |
| Louisville Water Company | Works – Water Services | $1,989.06 | |
| Media Events, Inc. | Admin. – Special Events-75th Anniversary | $15,000.00 | |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Works – Supplies & Materials | $785.39 | |
| Norton Healthcare | Police – Contract Services/Medical | $720.00 | |
| PNC Bank | All – Multiple | $3,052.82 | |
| Porta Kleen | Parks – Portalets | $760.00 | |
| Progressive Microtechnology, Inc. | Police – Training/Course Materials | $250.00 | |
| RCS Communications | Police – Capital Inprovements -Equipment | $3,197.21 | |
| Rumpke | Works – Garbage Contract | $130,595.58 | |
| Security Systems, Inc. | Works – Monitoring | $38.00 | |
| Singler & Ritsert | Admin. – January Attorney Fees | $2,216.00 | |
| Stephens & Lawson PSC | Admin. – January Services | $490.00 | |
| St. Matthews Ace Hardware | Works – Supplies & Materials | $68.15 | |
| St. Matthews Exterminating | Parks – Pest Control | $163.00 | |
| St. Matthews Fire Protection District | Police – Training/OT | $4,882.60 | |
| Tony’s Wrecker Service | Police – Towing | $230.00 | |
| Torco Testing Services, Inc. | Works – Repairs & Maintenance-Vehicles | $616.00 | |
| Total Office Products & Service | Police – Office Supplies | $131.99 | |
| Valvoline | Police/Works – Vehicle Main.-Preventative | $835.75 | |
| Voiance | Police – Contract Services-Investigative | $11.25 | |
| Welders Supply Company | Works – Supplies & Materials | $32.78 | |
| Wex Bank | All – Gasoline | $15,823.46 | |
| Yesworx | IT – Software Hosting/Support | $1,000.00 | |
| MAPS | |||
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | Works – Massie-Gilman Alley | $2,376.13 | |
| Morton Salt | Works – Salt | $12,468.91 | |
| Police Forfeiture Account | |||
| Southern Police Institute | Police – Training | $1,475.00 | |
| Reimbursements and Payments | |||
| Austin, Elizabeth | Admin. – Contract Services | $168.00 | |
| Dentinger, Molly | Police – Reimbursement Dues | $65.00 | |
| TOTAL | $357,155.27 | ||
